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coming home The two walked slowly through the playground, not looking at the other playing on the swings or climbing up into the wooden fort. They walked with their heads a bit lowered, eyes on the ground, not speaking but hands clasped tightly as they moved up the short hill and past the tennis courts, along the path that ran beside the woods, quietly disappearing from one breath to the next. If anyone noticed them, it was of no import. It made no real impression, left no lasting image. Even the crossing guard did not recall them. Just two of so many at the end of the school year, released to the beginning of summer like birds from a cage, flying with the suddenness of so many wings at once. No, no one could be blamed. The town scoured the woods for days but they found nothing. The parents wept for the cameras, then moved. The town was glad of that. It was only the that spoke of the two. Of their soured milk and rotten fruit and them so rich. The smell of pee on their clothes, the way their eyes shut tight if you touched their backs in tag. It was many years later when one of the now grown and<b> teaching </font></b>at the school, looked out at the playground and saw two grown people sitting on the swings. Alerted, she watched to ensure that they were not interacting with the . Something…. She rose slowly and walked out of the building, crossing over to the playground. Nearing the swings, she smiled at the two. “Hello Joe. Hello Terry”. They looked at her and smiled back. “Hello Jessie”, they said in one voice. “Welcome back. “ They nodded at her. Rising from the swings, they joined hands and moved to a car parked alongside the road. Terry looked back over her shoulder and waved. Jessie felt a sob catch in her throat as she raised her hand. She hoped now it was safe for them to stay. You cannot conceive the many without the one. |
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when I was young two children disappeared from a neighboring town on their way home from school. I like to think they found their way back. You cannot conceive the many without the one.
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Aw, wicked, this is heartbreaking. I hope they found their way back too. Become a member now and get a free tote bag.
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this rips at the heart
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10/4/2016 3:28 pm |
wow, this is a tuff read.. I m to one that hopes they found a safe place to play. face piles of trials with smiles.. MOODY BLUES please feel free to visit my blog happy blogging
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heartbreaking Wicked hugs V Become a blog watcher sweet_vm
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You write such touching and moving stories. This is just another example of your talent. They made it back... Thank you.
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It's a nice thought... who knows maybe they survived.  Vive La Difference
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